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Here is today’s weather forecast according to the Barbados Meteorological Services Weather Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Synopsis: The Atlantic high-pressure system will rebuild across the island. General Forecast: Mostly sunny. Haze Outlook: A layer of slight dust haze will be visible across the island. Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Synopsis: The Atlantic high-pressure system will be the dominant feature. General Forecast: Mix of clear skies and clouds with a few brief scattered light showers. Wind Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Moderate easterly breeze from 30 to 35 km/h (19 to 22 mph). Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Moderate easterly breeze from 30 to 35 km/h (19 to 22 mph). Marine Forecasts Today From 6:00 a.m. Moderate to rough in open water with swells ranging from 2.0 to 3.0 meters (7 to 10 ft.) and increasing. A small craft advisory is in effect for Barbados for above-normal sea swells. Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Moderate to rough in open water with swells ranging from 2.0 to 3.0 meters (7 to 10 ft.) and increasing. A small craft advisory is in effect for Barbados for above-normal sea swells. Tides, Sunrise & Sunset High Tide (First) 7:15 a.m. High tide (Second) 7:44 p.m. Low Tide (First) 12:45 a.m. Low tide (Second) 1:27 p.m. Sunrise 6:24 a.m. Sunset 6:00 p.m.

Barbados lost to Colombia 3-2 in their Davis Cup World Group One Tennis Qualifier. The tie was locked at 1-1 heading into Saturday, after Xavier Lawrence fell to Nicolas Mejia 6-2, 6-love in the opening rubber. But  Darian King responded with a win by taking down Adria Soriano Barrera 6-2, 6-4 to level the tie. However, the Colombians regained control after winning the doubles. Before King was at it again to pull Barbados back into the tie taking a hard-fought first reverse singles match with Mejia 6-3, 6-4 to set up a deciding rubber between Kaipo Marshall and Barrera. However, Marshall could not get over Barrera and went down in straight sets at 6-2. With the result Barbados will remain in Group  II for their next tie in September.

Rey Williams on board ‘Renaissance Frolic’ led from start to finish to take the 2025 Coolmore “Home of Champions” race day stakes and trophy – the warm-up race for the Sandy Lane Barbados Gold Cup.  During the featured race of Saturday’s race day at the Garrison Savannah Williams dominated the small five-horse field.